Planning, Policy & Assessment

Public Health works with schools to develop wellness policies and strategies to help parents, school districts, and other entities promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and provide assurance that school meal nutrition guidelines meet the minimum federal school meal standards.

The Office of School Health and Wellness Initiatives uses the national School Health Index (SHI) to help Maricopa County schools create, improve, or better sustain a healthy school environment for both students and school staff.